Best Senior Living in Fort Dodge, Iowa
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior care options in Fort Dodge: 6 communities and 8 home care agencies. Families rate them 3.6 out of 5 on average, across 185 public reviews.
- 14options listed
- 3.6average rating, 6 rated
- 185family reviews read
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.6(109)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bickford of Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.4(23)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gardens Assisted Living
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Assisted Living
Marian Home and Village
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.1(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, Iowa
3.6(25)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
2.5(8)
Medicare home health · 4.5★
Best-rated senior living in Fort Dodge
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.6 (109 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 155 units
Friendship Haven is a nonprofit continuing care community in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on one campus. Reviewers consistently describe a warm,…
- 2
4.4 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Bickford of Fort Dodge as a warm, well-kept community where staff go out of their way to care for residents, especially during end-of-life transitions. Reviewers consistently praise the home-cooked…
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4.1 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Reviewers at Marian Home and Village generally praise the staff's warmth and the quality of care, especially during hospice stays, though a couple of reviews mention inconsistent staff professionalism and weekend access…
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Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation
3.6 (25 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 65 units
Reviews of Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation are sharply mixed, with some families praising friendly staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing…
- 5
UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge
2.5 (8 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge are mixed and few in number. Some clients describe friendly, dependable caregivers, while others report significant frustration with scheduling, communication, and feeling like…
What families say about senior living in Fort Dodge
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Fort Dodge communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 46%
- Activities and social life 23%
- Cleanliness 23%
- Medical and nursing care 23%
- Food and dining 15%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 46%
- Communication with families 31%
- Staff attitude 23%
- Food and dining 8%
“Was there for a memorial service. They had a beautiful space and friendly kind staff. All the public areas were lovely, clean and spacious. It appeared to be a quality.”
“The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The residents are fun to interact with, they do such cool things , like their trunk or treating they do every year for the community kids. Bickford Fort Dodge is Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!”
Senior Living in Fort Dodge: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (6), wheelchair accessible (6), 24-hour staff (6), emergency call system (6), on-site nurse (rn) (5), gathering / activity spaces (5).
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in Fort Dodge, 185 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Fort Dodge ask about.
- Home Care in Iowa: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Fort Dodge: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Fort Dodge, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior living communities in Fort Dodge, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Fort Dodge are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Friendship Haven (4.6★, 109 ratings), Bickford of Fort Dodge (4.4★, 23 ratings), Marian Home and Village (4.1★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Fort Dodge?
Beyond senior living, Fort Dodge has at-home care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (3 communities), assisted living (2 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Fort Dodge?
Families rate Fort Dodge senior living communities 3.6 out of 5 on average, across 185 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Fort Dodge senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Fort Dodge communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 46%), activities and social life (mentioned for 23%), cleanliness (mentioned for 23%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (46%), communication with families (31%), staff attitude (23%).
How do Fort Dodge nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fort Dodge carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Fort Dodge bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
